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Ukraine war should not derail SNP plans for Scottish independence referendum, says Ian Blackford

The Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP's comments came as a former senior member of staff in the party claimed it is 'unlikely' a second vote will take place within Nicola Sturgeon's preferred timeframe.

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Ukraine conflict should not derail SNP plans for indyref2 – Ian Blackford

However a former senior member of staff in the SNP said it is ‘unlikely’ such a vote will be held before the end of 2023.

The Independent UK

Scottish independence referendum 'unlikely' to happen next year, says ex-SNP adviser

Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly said her intention is to hold indyref2 by the midway point in this Holyrood term - although the UK Government remains hostile to such plans.

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Douglas Ross looks to ‘silent majority’ as he eyes victory in 2026

Being the second largest party in Scotland is not enough the Scottish Conservative leader said.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson says "now is not the time" for second independence referendum

The prime minister was speaking to the Scottish Tory conference on Friday 18 in Aberdeen. He criticised Nicola Sturgeon on several points and also praised Douglas Ross.

Edinburgh Live

Majority of Scots back pause to Indy Ref 2 talks until Ukraine conflict resolved

A recent poll has revealed that most Scots back a pause in the talks for a second independence referendum until the conflict in Eastern Europe has been resolved.

Edinburgh Live

SNP candidates put names forward for Perth and Kinross Council elections

Residents will go to the polls to vote for their favourite representatives on May 5

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Labour and SNP would work in coalition, Johnson claims

The Prime Minister said Labour would rather work with the SNP to bring down his government than work with them to stop independence.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson fails to address cost of living at conference as he rambles on about sending Alex Salmond to space

The Prime Minister addressed the Scottish Conservative party conference in Aberdeen earlier today.

Daily Record

SNP councillor sensationally quits party following re-selection as candidate in May's election

Alasdair MacPherson won the most votes in Bannockburn ward (817) in the 2017 council poll

Daily Record

Scottish independence talks should stop due to war in Ukraine, new poll finds

The same poll found support for a No vote is at 52 per cent and support for Yes is at 48 per cent - when the "don't knows" are removed.

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Lisa Cameron takes SNP MP of the Year title for championing diversity and inclusion

The Patchwork Foundation’s annual awards celebrate MPs working for underrepresented and disadvantaged communities

Daily Record

DWP to close 42 UK offices putting 'thousands of jobs' at risk

Dozens of offices are set to close - including one in Manchester

Manchester Evening News

DWP set to close 42 UK offices - including three in North East - with 'thousands' of jobs at risk

'Thousands of jobs are at risk' as MPs hit out with many of the closures occurring in key parts of northern England

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Politicians demand action as new figures show 40 percent of West Dunbartonshire households in fuel poverty

The grim statistics have shown fuel poverty rates are soaring across the country, with prices set to increase even further later this year.

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Senior SNP adviser suspended for suggesting Priti Patel should be sent 'back to Uganda'

Dr Tim Rideout, a member of the SNP's Policy Development Committee, made the comments on Twitter over a row on the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

The Independent UK

Inquiry call over ‘jobs advertised below minimum wage’ on DWP website

Minister Greg Hands said the Government takes the enforcement of the national minimum wage ‘incredibly seriously’.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian councillor shouts 'Slava Ukraini!' rallying cry at meeting

After intense debate which saw councillors take almost an hour to agree on a response to the war in Ukraine, West Lothian's depute SNP leader ended his plea with the country's national rallying cry.

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SNP want to 'tax Irn Bru but not oil' Labour claim in cost of living row

Labour's Ian Murray said SNP proposals for a broad-based tax on the profits made during lockdown sidestepped the plan to impose a windfall tax on the massive profits being made by oil companies from the rising cost of living.

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Ayrshire councillor dramatically quits SNP after party's 'drift to the right' at national level

John Bell, 65, has also resigned his membership of the party and will serve out the remaining weeks of his term as an independent councillor.

The Independent UK

UK government red tape stopping 48 Ukrainian orphans coming to Scotland, says SNP

Home Office ‘proving to be the only obstacle in the way’, says Ian Blackford

Daily Record

Blast over pothole 'secrecy' of Renfrewshire

Labour councillor questions the reason for not telling anyone how much outstanding road repairs will cost

Daily Record

Ukrainian orphans waiting to be airlifted to Scotland held up by Home Office delays, says Ian Blackford

The SNP Westminster leader said the plan by the Hibs charity, Dniipro Kids, was being held up by Home Office bureaucratic delays and obstacles.

Daily Record

SNP Government set to miss target as 30,000 kids to be 'locked in poverty'

The SNP/Green government's aim is that by 2030 less than 10 per cent of children across the county should be living in relative poverty.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian welcomes family of Ukraine refugees fleeing war

West Lothian Council has backed a proposals to do more to help Ukrainian refugees as a family were reunited

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